K&M Automotive

K&M Automotive Professional Auto Repairs in Le Roy, New York

05/25/2017

Good design lasts a long time. The earliest speedometers featured drive cables attached to the transmission or front wheel. The cable was integrated into the transmission housing in the 1920s, and this simple but effective design change prevailed for 60 years.

05/23/2017

Which scientist is credited with producing the first AC induction motor? Nikola Tesla, whose invention was launched in the late 1800s – much to the chagrin of his fierce intellectual rival Thomas Edison who was promoting his own invention of DC power.

05/18/2017

A few decades ago, the only way to really know what was going on inside an engine was to take it apart. Today, an auto diagnostics expert can plug into the car, check a few other key points, and let you know what's going on while leaving the engine in one piece.

05/16/2017

Did you know that most new automobile models have safety features that determine what electrical systems begin to go out first as an alternator loses power? For example, automatic window buttons and the radio may lose power before the headlights go out.

05/11/2017

The actual transmission housing is probably the very last piece of the transmission that will fail. Don’t spend a lot of money for one if you don't need it.

05/09/2017

From the 700s until the 1400s, vehicle suspension was chains that held the passenger area to the frame, but when the coach started showing up in the 1400s, these became leather straps, and those, in turn, eventually became the undercarriage.

05/04/2017

While we tend to only see the steering wheel, the steering system is actually pretty complicated, and you need to be able to count on it. Steering systems are included in a full auto diagnostic to help spot any issues before they become problems.

05/02/2017

During the summer, the last thing you want to do is to have your A/C fail on you, especially during a hot August. That's why it's a good idea to bring your car in for an A/C check in the Spring, so you can stay cool all summer long.

04/27/2017

Little things can make a big difference. Bushings are small protective grommets that separate the various parts of a suspension system. Rubber bushings are standard on most vehicles, but because rubber deteriorates over time, they must be routinely replaced.

04/25/2017

While most people know to replace their car’s battery when the car won’t start or stay running, it’s not always the culprit. If you’re still having the same issues after replacing your battery, the issue most likely resides somewhere else in the electrical system, like the alternator.

04/20/2017

Do you ever worry that your parking brake may not be working as well as it used to? While this is a part of the braking system that often takes a backseat to the brakes you use daily, we’re always available to help you ensure this overlooked safety feature is ready to use.

04/18/2017

A fuel injector seems pretty simple on the surface: It injects fuel into the combustion chamber, but it gets complicated in how much fuel to inject. The amount of fuel injected determines the air/fuel ratio, which can change how the engine runs.

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
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Thursday 8am - 5pm
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